Model year 2020 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020 Audi SQ7: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Audi SQ7 at 17 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
17
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2020 Audi SQ7 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Audi SQ7, newest first.
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 25V900000Reported Dec 19, 2025
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 90TV)
Units affected
356,894 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 Audi SQ7 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2020 Audi SQ7 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2020 Audi SQ7 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Audi SQ7 SUV AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
15.7%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2020 Audi SQ7 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi SQ7, most recently on Jun 9, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Audi SQ7 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking
1
Back over prevention: Warnings
1
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
